World's biggest bagpipe competition

The 2013 World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow.

August 19, 2013 9:24 AM

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Mass pipe bands gather for the prize giving during the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Mass pipe bands gather for the prize giving during the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to ... more

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

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Field Marshall Montgomery celebrate winning the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships for the third year in a row at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Field Marshall Montgomery celebrate winning the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships for the third year in a row at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The World Pipe Band Championships has ... more

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

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Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe... Photo-5062898.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062890.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062886.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Two band members wear wellies as pipe bands take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Two band members wear wellies as pipe bands take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18,2013 in Glasgow,Scotland. The World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this ... more

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A young girl wears ear defenders as a pipe band takes part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

A young girl wears ear defenders as a pipe band takes part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned ... more

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Members of the public attend the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Members of the public attend the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with ... more

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Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Members of the public watch bands taking part in 2013 World Pipe... Photo-5062896.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062892.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062888.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Field Marshall Montgomery celebrate winning the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships for the third year in a row at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Field Marshall Montgomery celebrate winning the 2013 World Pipe Band Championships for the third year in a row at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships ... more

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062907.68447 - seattlepi.com

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Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 pipe bands competing for the title. less

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green on August 18, 2013 in Glasgow, Scotland. The annual World Pipe Band Championships has returned to Glasgow this weekend, with 225 ... more

Photo: Jeff J Mitchell, Getty Images

Participants take part in 2013 World Pipe Band Championships at... Photo-5062884.68447 - seattlepi.com